Oklahoma City Thunder Sign Dalen Terry to Two-Year Deal Amid Injury Crisis

Roster move for OKC Oklahoma City Thunder plan to add former first, round pick Dalen Terry after signing him to a reported two, year deal (via ESPN's Shams Charania). The franchise in the midst of the league's extended frontcourt injuries this early into the 2026, 27 NBA season. The 24, year, old Terry was preparing to suit up for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G League before receiving the knock on the door to join a contender in Oklahoma City. As reports, the second year of his deal is not guaranteed.

Oklahoma City's decision arrives as a few key contributors are unavailable. Jalen Williams is sidelined following a severe left ankle injury, and defensive ace Cason Wallace has a shoulder injury. Center Chet Holmgren remains out with a right knee injury. The injury makes the Thunder's rotations difficult. An injury to Alex Caruso and Thomas Sorber and Nikola Topi have posed additional problems, as well. Such ailments have compelled Oklahoma City to seek outside help and tread lightly in the West.

A native of Lehi Utah Terry was selected 18 th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2022 NBA Draft after playing college basketball at Arizona. The 6, 7 wing gives positional size, defensive energy and emerging perimeter shooting. Terry played in 48 games for Chicago and Philadelphia during the 2025, 26 season, averaging 3.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists and making 36.4 percent of his three, point field goals, providing the optimism that his offensive game could take another leap with more opportunities.

For Oklahoma City, Terry adds a workable depth piece unlike a short, term immediate fill, in, with his skill set leaning more on defense and versatility to defend both guard and wing positions. If healthy, Terry's potential to be deployed in specific situations could serve the Thunder well. The signing also gets the Thunder its last standard roster spot, giving the team some wiggle room with two, way contract holders Luguentz Dort and Isaiah Roby. With Gilgeous, Alexander leading the charge, the Thunder will aim for Terry to be an added piece to get the team back to full strength.